Director, CSIR-CIMAP

85th Foundation Day Celebrations of #CSIR: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is celebrating over eight decades of scientific excellence and innovation. Established in 1942, CSIR today operates through a network of 37 national laboratories and has contributed significantly to the growth of various industrial sectors. The notable innovations include the National Aroma Mission, Swaraj Tractor, indelible election ink, Saheli contraceptive pill, and indigenous Paracetamol technology, among others. It has also pioneered sustainable solutions such as bio-jet fuel and steel slag roads. In recent times, some of the notable achievements include the HANSA-NG aircraft, sickle cell anaemia test kit, hydrogen fuel-cell catamaran, and RO Bus. To mark its remarkable journey and this special milestone, launched the Special CSIR@85 Postal Stamp, the Tech Connect Special Issue, CSIR Technology Compendium, Industry Connect Special Short Film, and the special mascot named CIRA.

My Address at the 85th Foundation Day celebrations of the "Council of Scientific and Industrial Research" #CSIR at C. R. Subramaniam Hall, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. Key Takeaways: "CSIR is among the few institutions that have led India’s post-independence journey, having come into existence in 1942, before the country became independent. The organisation represents a rich scientific legacy built over more than eight decades and has developed capabilities across a wide range of domains. And therefore, the challenge before CSIR is to live up to this legacy by continuously renewing its scientific and technological work according to the current and futuristic requirements of the country. The success stories emanating from different CSIR institutes have increasingly become associated with the identity of the State or UT where they exist. CSIR’s contributions range from leather technologies and jewellery to healthcare, agriculture, road technologies, Aroma Mission, food technology and aerospace. Last one decade, led by CSIR President Sh @narendramodi , witnessed increased visibility of scientific achievements and their connect with citizens. The work in the CSIR labs was happening earlier also, but its success stories are now reaching the people for whom they are meant. For 2047, we aim at technological sovereignty, which is crucial to national sovereignty".

85th Foundation Day Celebrations of #CSIR: Inaugurated and did a walkaround of the Exhibition showcasing wide range of technologies developed by #CSIR institutes/labs across the country and the technology support provided to StartUps. Another important highlight of the Foundation Day celebrations was a special “SciArt” exhibition, whose unique feature was paintings by eminent scientists themselves, depicting various science related phenomena through creative illustrations.

#Udhampur GI Tag “Kaladi Cheese” reaches commercial threshold for local and global consumption… उधमपुर की प्रसिद्ध GI Tag प्राप्त ‘कलाड़ी चीज़’ अब स्थानीय स्वाद से आगे बढ़कर राष्ट्रीय और वैश्विक बाजारों में अपनी पहचान बनाने की दिशा में बढ़ रही है।

President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu ji poses for a group photograph with the recipients of "#RashtriyaVigyanPuraskar 2025" at Rashtrapati Bhavan. @rashtrapatibhvn

Here’s a step-by-step guide to register for #IISF2025, India’s biggest celebration of science. If you’re a young mind with ideas, this is the opportunity!

Arrived #Lucknow this afternoon… on a pleasant ‘drizzling day’ that enlivens the colourful grandeur of this city of literature and art. At Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, before leaving for the Ministerial event, to be graced by CM Uttar Pradesh, Sh @myogiadityanath ji.